Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Hongkong Post announced today (October 8) that selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications, and the postal administrations of Australia, the Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be available for sale from October 15 (Thursday).

China Post has released stamps on the theme of “The Investitures of the Gods (II)”. This second set focuses on pivotal chapters in the campaign against King Zhou of Shang, showcasing the grand epic scale and rich ensemble cast of the Investitures of the Gods universe through classic tales of duels among celestial beings, clashes between armies, and shifting allegiances. The entire stamp set is crafted with Chinese traditional gongbi painting and heavy colours, inheriting the precise and refined artistic tradition of Song dynasty paintings. It employs multilayered colour applications with comprehensive texturing and dyeing techniques, and features a rigorous composition and elegant colour scheme. The design preserves the aesthetics of classical painting while incorporating modern visual expression, recreating in miniature the fantastical splendour and heroic spirit of the Investitures of the Gods universe.

Macao Post and Telecommunications has released stamps on the theme of the “Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition – A Journey through Day and Night II”. This stamp issue focuses on six time periods of the Chinese timekeeping system, namely Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai, capturing the enchanting scenery of Macao’s islands – from the brilliance of high noon to the stillness of the night – in miniature artworks. The stamp palette transitions from dazzling daylight to the mellow tones of nightfall, as the narrative of light and shadow shifts from radiant intensity to serene calm.

In addition, Isle of Man Post released stamps on the theme of “Manx Heritage Transport: Buses & Horse Trams”. The presentation pack features all six Manx Heritage Transport stamps with detailed notes on the history of bus and horse tram services on the Isle of Man.

The selected philatelic products will be available for sale at the Hongkong Post online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9am on October 15, while stocks last. These products will also be available at the PostShop of the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office on the same day. Details of each product, the prices and sales quotas are set out in the Appendix. For further information, members of the public may visit the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk) or call the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau hotline at 2785 5711.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Labour Department (LD) is investigating a fatal work accident that happened in Tung Chung this afternoon (October 7) in which a man died.

     The LD immediately deployed staff to the scene upon receiving a report of the accident, and is now conducting an investigation to look into its cause.

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The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (October 9) announced that the department collected nine liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) samples from auto-LPG filling stations and LPG terminals on a random basis in September 2026 for laboratory tests. The results show that the LPG quality of all these samples complied with auto-LPG specifications.

The detailed test results are available on the EMSD’s website (www.emsd.gov.hk/en/gas_safety/lpg_vehicle_scheme/publications/general/results_of_lpg_sample_analysis/index.html). Enquiries can also be made to the EMSD’s hotline on 2333 3762.

In addition, the EMSD has been vetting independent third-party test reports submitted by LPG supply companies for each shipment to ensure that the quality of imported LPG complies with the specified requirements.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced today (October 8) that a new phase of special operations will be launched. In the coming four months, priority will be given to high-risk locations where dog attacks on passers-by and congregations of stray dogs have occurred, to strengthen the capturing of unattended dogs. Depending on the situation, the AFCD will continue the operations to safeguard public safety.

A spokesman for the AFCD said, “In a high-density urban environment, unowned and uncontrolled dogs may pose risks to public safety. Once dogs are allowed to roam unattended in public places, they may cause harm to members of the public or other animals. Dogs that have not been vaccinated against rabies also pose a threat to public health and animal health. To this end, the AFCD adopts a risk-based strategy and will prioritise conducting special operations to capture unattended dogs at high-risk locations. The AFCD will also work closely with the Police to conduct joint special enforcement operations when necessary, requiring dog keepers to fulfil their responsibilities properly to safeguard community safety.”

The spokesman added that after capturing the dogs, the AFCD will check whether the dogs have been microchipped and hold a valid dog licence, and will contact the keepers based on the registration information and verify lost-and-found records. If there is sufficient evidence, the keepers will be prosecuted. If the keepers cannot be traced, staff and veterinary officers at the Animal Management Centres of the AFCD will patiently observe the dogs. Those that are confirmed to be in good health and of a gentle temperament will be transferred to the AFCD’s partner animal welfare organisations for sterilisation and arrangement for adoption by the public. The spokesman emphasised that the AFCD will not release dogs without keepers back into the community to avoid posing public safety risks.

Under the Rabies Ordinance (Cap. 421) and the Rabies Regulation (Cap. 421A), all dogs over five months old must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and licensed. Dogs must thereafter be re-vaccinated and have their licences renewed at intervals of not more than three years. In addition, dogs in a public place must be held on a leash or otherwise kept under effective control. Dogs must not be left unattended in public places, nor abandoned. Offenders are liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $10,000 for each offence, and a keeper who abandons a dog is liable to imprisonment for six months.

Members of the public who wish to learn more about the proper control of dogs and the responsibilities of keepers may visit the AFCD website (www.pets.gov.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Government announced today (October 9) the reappointment of one serving member and the appointment of one new member to the Hospital Authority (HA).

The serving member reappointed, Professor David Shum Ho-keung, continues to serve as a HA member in his capacity of the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for a period of two years from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2028.

     The new member, Revd Canon Peter Douglas Koon Ho-ming, will be appointed for a period of two years from October 12, 2026, to October 11, 2028.

     Revd Canon Koon is an incumbent member of the Legislative Council representing the Election Committee Constituency and the Chairperson of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. He is also a former member of the Hospital Governing Committee of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital.

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, welcomed the new member to the HA and also expressed gratitude to the serving member reappointed.

The HA comprises a Chairman, 22 non-official members, three public officers and one principal officer from the HA. The membership list to be effective from November 1, 2026, is as follows:

Chairman
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Mr Henry Fan Hung-ling
 
Non-official Members
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Dr Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen
Dr Henry Chan Hin-lee
Professor Anthony Chan Tak-cheung
Ms Priscilla Chau Pui-ying
Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan
Ms Winnie Chiu Wing-kwan
Ms Anita Fung Yuen-mei
Ms Tennessy Hui Mei-sheung
Mr Jat Sew-tong
Mr Ko Yiu-cheung
Revd Canon Peter Douglas Koon Ho-ming
Mr Matthew Kwok Pui-ho
Mr John Kwong Ka-sing
Mr Victor Lam Wai-kiu
Mrs Sylvia Lam Yu Ka-wai
Professor Lau Chak-sing
Professor David Shum Ho-keung
Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai
Mr Anthony Tsang Hin-fun
Dr Thomas Tsang Ho-fai
Mr Wan Man-yee
Professor Janet Wong Yuen-ha
 
Public Officers
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Permanent Secretary for Health, Mr Thomas Chan
Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam
Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Treasury) Miss Shirley Lau
 
HA Principal Officer
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Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Libby Lee

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is a notice jointly issued by the Security Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government today (October 9):

     Pursuant to the “Official Reply of the State Council concerning the Agreement on the Commissioning of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area and Related Extended Areas”, the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area and Related Extended Areas were commissioned beginning at 00:00 hours of July 31, 2026, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) in accordance with the laws of the HKSAR. The official opening date is to be determined by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong. 

     Acceptance inspection of the new port building of the Huanggang Port has been completed. Following the completion of a series of system tests, trials and emergency drills by both Hong Kong and Shenzhen, it has been confirmed that the port is ready for opening. As agreed by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong, the Huanggang Port will officially open and commence operation at 6:30am of October 12, 2026, providing 24-hour clearance services for passengers and passenger vehicles. At the same time, passenger clearance services between the temporary port building of the Huanggang Port in Shenzhen and the Lok Ma Chau Control Point in Hong Kong will be suspended. 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 8) detected a case involving a local company that conducted cash transactions of watches containing precious metals and stones valued at over HK$120,000, while not being a Category B registrant under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime. An investigation is ongoing.

According to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), unless exempted, any person who is seeking to carry on a business of dealing in precious metals and stones and engage in any transaction(s) (whether making or receiving a payment) with a total value at or above HK$120,000 in Hong Kong is required to register with Hong Kong Customs. 

In particular, no person other than a Category B registrant may carry out a cash transaction with a total value at or above HK$120,000 in the course of business of dealing in precious metals and stones. Any dealer who is not a Category B registrant, who claims to be a Category B registrant, claims to be authorised to carry out, or carries out any cash transaction(s) with a total value at or above HK$120,000, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$100,000 and imprisonment for six months.

Customs reminds dealers in precious metals and stones that they must obtain the relevant registration before they can carry out any cash or non-cash transaction(s) with a total value at or above HK$120,000.

For the forms, procedures and guidelines to submit applications for registration, please visit the website for Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Registration System (www.drs.customs.gov.hk) or Customs’ webpage (www.customs.gov.hk/en/service-enforcement-information/anti-money-laundering/supervision-of-dealers-in-precious-metals-and-ston/index.html).

Members of the public may report any suspected transactions involving precious metals and stones with a total value at or above HK$120,000 conducted without the required registration to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​The Government today (October 9) gazetted the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2026 (Amendment Regulation), which came into operation today.
 
“The Amendment Regulation amends the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 to give effect to certain decisions relating to sanctions in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2821 in respect of South Sudan,” a Government spokesman said.
 
The amendments renew the arms embargo, travel ban and financial sanctions.
 
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has long been implementing fully the sanctions imposed by the UNSC. The Amendment Regulation aims to give effect to the instructions by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for fulfilling the international obligations of the People’s Republic of China as a Member State of the United Nations.